Peru Travel News

Lima Restaurant Week 2027 offers fixed-price menus at Lima's top restaurants for two weeks — the best time to eat well in Peru's culinary capital.

Cusco and the Sacred Valley mark Dias de Difuntos on 1 and 2 November with cemetery ceremonies, colourful offerings, and food markets. What to expect.

LATAM Peru and Sky Airline have added capacity on key domestic routes after Peruvian Airlines grounded all flights on 4 October 2026. What to book now.

Lima hosts the World 50 Best Restaurants awards on 4 November 2026, the first time the ceremony has taken place in South America, cementing the city food scene.

Peru's visa-free entry covers citizens of 34 countries including the US, UK, EU states, and Japan. Here's what it means for your trip planning.

Peruvian Airlines has suspended all flights from 4 October 2026 after tax authorities froze its accounts. Passengers must rebook on alternative carriers.

Trujillo's Festival de la Primavera brings marinera dancing and street parades to northern Peru each late September. Dates, highlights, and how to attend.

The San Jerónimo Festival in Cusco runs 28 September to 2 October 2026 with religious processions, traditional music and dancing in the historic district.

Señor de Los Milagros returns to Lima's streets on 18 and 25 October 2026. Here is what the procession involves and how it affects travel in the capital.

El Niño conditions are forecast for Peru from September 2026 to April 2027, with heavy rain and flooding risks in the Andes and on the northern coast.

Machu Picchu's ticket system has been updated by Peru's Ministry of Culture for clearer bookings. Daily cap holds at 5,600 through 2 November 2026.

Peru's Ministry of Culture confirmed Inca Trail routes 1–3 reopened 5 September after August storm damage. Operators and permit holders have resumed.

Mistura, Latin America's largest food festival, returns to Lima from 6 September 2026, showcasing Peru's regional cuisines from coast, Andes and Amazon.

Lima and Callao are under a state of emergency as of September 2026. What travellers need to know before visiting Peru's capital.

Chan Chan near Trujillo opens its excavations to travellers in 2026. The UNESCO adobe city is the largest pre-Columbian urban site in the Americas.

Inca Trail routes 1–3 remain closed past their August deadline as Peru's safety review continues. Route 4 to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate stays open.

Piura hosts two major food events in August 2026: the Perú Mucho Gusto gastronomy fair and Expo Perú Seafood. Here's what's on and how to get there.

LATAM and Sky Airline are cancelling flights at Lima and Arequipa airports on August 7-8, affecting Lima-Cusco and other routes. Check your booking now.

Peru suspends all Aerodiana flights after a crash near the Nazca Lines killed 11 tourists and 2 crew on 1 August. All sightseeing flights under review.

Canada updated its Peru advisory on 29 July 2026, citing a Lima and Callao state of emergency with security forces deployed. What travelers need to know.

Keiko Fujimori inaugurated as Peru's president on July 28. Lima saw demonstrations and road closures. Tourist sites in Lima and Cusco remain fully open.

Peru has replaced the paper Andean Tourist Card (TAM) with a mandatory online pre-registration system. All tourists must now register before arrival.

Peru declared a 60-day El Niño State of Emergency on July 2, 2026, covering 796 districts across 22 regions including Cusco, Lima, and Arequipa.

Virgen del Carmen festival in Paucartambo drew 700 performers and 20 masked dance troupes to Cusco's most spectacular Andean celebration, 15-18 July 2026.

Australia updated its Peru advisory on 16 July 2026, warning of armed forces on Lima's streets under an active state of emergency in Lima and Callao.

Peru's Independence Day (July 28) creates a four-day weekend. Expect full hotels, busy roads, and military parades in Lima.

Machu Picchu's peak season capacity increased to 5,600 on 19 June, up from standard 4,500. Applies through 2 November 2026.

Peru's Amazon is drawing record numbers of eco-tourists in 2026, with Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado emerging as the country's top growth destinations.

The Peru to Colombia river border crossing closes at 18:00 on 20 June 2026 and reopens 06:00 on 22 June due to Colombia's presidential election.

Machu Picchu peak season begins 19 June 2026, adding four extra daily entry slots to a maximum of ten. Inca Trail permits no longer include site entry.

Lima and Callao state of emergency - ongoing since June 2026. Tourist districts open; military checkpoints in effect near Callao and central Lima.

Huayna Picchu Mountain is closed 1 to 30 June 2026. Great Cavern and Huchuypicchu also close from 19 June. Machu Picchu main site stays open throughout.

Inca Trail permits for June to August 2026 are in high demand with only 500 daily slots. Many dates are already gone - book now or consider alternatives.

Inti Raymi returns to Cusco on 24 June 2026. Here's where to watch, how to get tickets for Sacsayhuamán, and what to book ahead.

Peru has overhauled Machu Picchu access with daily caps of 5,600 visitors, 10 circuits, and strict entry windows - all pre-booked.